Official press release:
Century Media Records is proud to announce the worldwide signing of notorious Norwegian Black Metal forefathers Mayhem. Founded in 1984, Mayhem has released five studio albums as well as a number of demos, EP’s and live albums since. Their debut full length De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas (1994) is considered by many to be the most influential Black Metal album of all time. Having left behind the controversy surrounding their early years, Mayhem continues to push boundaries and is now considered one of the most innovative forces of extreme metal and sinister art, which applies to both their live shows and their recent studio recordings. The band stated of the signing:
“Once again Mayhem is writing a new chapter in its 35 year history. We are excited to now have joined forces with Century Media and are eager to see what this partnership can do for us both in the future.”
Mayhem’s sixth album will be released on October 25th. Soon after, they will embark on a European headline tour with special guests Gaahls, WYRD and Gost. Please find the dates below:
10/31 – Nijmegen, NL | Doornroosje
11/01 – Leiden, NL | Gebr De Nobel
11/05 – Paris, FR | La Machine Du Moulin Rouge
11/06 – Rennes, FR | L’etage
11/07 – Toulouse, FR | Metronum
11/10 – Lyon, FR | CCO
11/12 – Milano, IT | Magazzini Generali
11/14 – Vienna, AT | Szene
11/15 – Prague, CZ | Meet Factory
11/16 – Berlin, DE | Astra
11/17 – Lille, FR | Tyrant Fest
11/19 – Kassel, DE | Musik Theater 130BPM
11/21 – Mannheim, DE | MS Connextion Complex
11/22 – Antwerpen, BE | Trix
11/23 – Oberhausen, DE | Turbinehalle
11/24 – Copenhagen, DK | Pumpehuset
11/26 – Tampere, FI | Pakkahuone
11/27 – Helsinki, FI | Tavastia
11/29 – Stockholm, SE | Fryshuset Klubben
11/30 – Gothenburg, SE | Pustervik
